What a Saturday!

A huge thank you to the so many of you that were out at:

A) One of three events

B) Two of three events

C) Three of three events!

It is a real testimony to the strength of our leadership team and to our members that we are able to not only effectively do all three events, but do it with professionalism and honor!

Highlights:

Under the leadership of Madmike (Michael Freedman- Ride Captain) and with help from many PGR leaders and others, $8k was raised for the Greg Caron fundraiser! And, I hear the chili wasn’t too bad either!  Great effort!

The fund raiser for SFC Green Beret Mark Holbert in Danbury raised over…$183,000! Unreal amount. We were part of the escort [Mac (Mac MacArthur -  ASC) didn't even look cold] and Jeff (Jeff Hartke - ASC) ran a great Flag Line.

Jeff and Mac then raced to Guilford to the Honor Mission for “Red” Woodworth, then raced once again to the Chili cook off. I think we might need to invest in a rolling tanker re-fueling system!

Again, thank you for all you do as leaders of this terrific organization!

Thank you to all Patriot Guard Riders of CT members who participated in these events.  You all help Connecticut Patriot Guard excel in the services we provide.

Gregg “Flag 7″ Barratt
Patriot Guard Riders
Patriot Guard Riders of CT
greggbarratt@gmail.com
203-921-8255

Greetings from the State Captain for the Patriot Guard of Connecticut.

As we begin 2012 and take a brief look back into 2011. I want to thank each and every one of you for your time and service.

My goals for 2012 are the following:

1.  Continuing to ensure we meet every requested commitment. We have not missed a requested mission in 2011 and our goal is to ensure that outstanding track record for 2012.

2.  Increase member engagement

3.  More people on our flag lines

♦Secure flag transports and staging of flags throughout Connecticut for easy access
♦Leverage the knowledge, skills and abilities of general members who wish to become more
active in our missions,projects, fundraisers, and other activities.
♦We will be looking for more membership participation in special
missions and projects that are not Honor Missions. Example: Chili cook off, Spring breakout
ride, flag transports,  Patriot Guard booths at events and other activities.
♦Increase opportunities for “meet and greets” as well as other social opportunities where
members can meet and discuss Patriot Guard matters.

4.  Increase communication

♦Continue to share information readily with membership
♦Launch a new website to provide information for members and general public
♦Continue to leverage the skills of our leadership and hold regular conference calls and bi-annual
meetings
♦Increase knowledge of our mission and services with our membership to help get referrals for our
veterans, first responders and their families.
♦Develop a comprehensive communication plan with: media, veterans organizations, police, fire
and EMS associations, military public relations officers and funeral homes so they are aware of
Patriot Guard of Connecticut and our services.

5) Professionalism and Safety

♦Ensure professionalism in all that we do on the flag line, all interactions and in peer interactions.
♦Strong focus on safety on all missions and escorts.

I am completely committed to our mission and services and I need your help to have another successful year in 2012. Should you have feedback, ideas or suggestions, my door is always open!

Please take a moment to introduce you self out on the flag line – I am on the Fire Red Harley Street Glide or Dodge Ram Flag Truck, both with plates “Flag 7.”

Gregg “Flag 7″ Barratt
Patriot Guard Riders
Connecticut State Captain
greggbarratt@gmail.com
203-921-8255